Simon’s Seat is a gritstone outcrop that rises to 1,591 feet (485 m) on the moors above Wharfedale in the east of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its summit is characterised by gritstone crags and huge, rounded boulders, while the rugged pastures below are quintessential Yorkshire Dales: always a scenic delight.

A conspicuous gritstone outcrop on the moors above Wharfedale

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Location: Barden, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Simon's Seat and The River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

18.4km

05:21

490m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Simon's Seat and Rocking Hall loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

21.4km

05:53

360m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Stepping Stones to Drebley – Simon's Seat loop from Skyreholme

8.54km

02:46

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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SparklyBlueBike

March 18, 2019

Brilliant place BUT.... no dogs allowed 🙁

Teresa

April 25, 2024

Dogs are not permitted on this route.

51m

November 8, 2022

Simon's Seat is a prominent grit stone outcrop at 485m just within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There is a trig point and amazing views across the Dales.

Simon's Seat is on the Bolton Abbey estate and is accessible to all as it's on open access land.

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Elevation 520 m

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Location: Barden, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Simon's Seat

1. Simon's Seat and The River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Simon's Seat and Rocking Hall loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

3. Stepping Stones to Drebley – Simon's Seat loop from Skyreholme

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